SDR QXEA200400489

Service difficulty report · Trim Tab · Dhav DHC8202

Difficulty date: June 30, 2004
Submitted: July 2, 2004
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N351PH
Make and model: Dhav DHC8202
Aircraft serial: 490
Aircraft time: 14,877 hours, 21,278 cycles
System (JASC): 2711 · Aileron Tab Control System
Part: Trim Tab
Condition: Out Of Rig
Location: Zone 300
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: F
Precautionary procedure: O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

OTH - FLIGHT 2208 - WHEN AUTOPILOT SELECTED OFF DURING DESCENT AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY ROLLED RIGHT. TOOK 1/2 AILERON TRIM TO LEVEL. ROLL CONTROL FEELS SLUGGISH AND STIFF. AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY. RIGGED ADJUSTABLE TAB PER DHC-8 MM 27-13-00-830-801. NO PARTS REPLACED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.